Reflection on the Word – Memorial of St. Monica – August 27, 2022
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to courage and affirms our value even when we think we don’t matter. And St. Paul’s words remind us to be humble – not because we don’t matter, but precisely the opposite!
Reflection for Saturday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time – Memorial of St. Bernard – August 20, 2022
In the Gospels, Jesus is often most upset with those who – while thinking they are doing God’s will – actually make it harder for people to experience the love and mercy of God.
Reflection for Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time – August 13, 2022
The prophet Ezekiel reminds that God is calling us to take on a new heart and a new spirit – one that recognizes past failings and sins, their impacts, and the desire to live more justly. And in the Gospel for today, Jesus strikingly points to children as examples of that new heart and spirit.
Reflection for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord – August 6, 2022
Like the vision of the Ancient One recounted in the first reading, the Transfiguration comes during a period of crisis. Ancient Israel was learning again the hope in the divine promise: That even as the rulers of the world vie for passing power, God is ultimately the one who reigns. The disciples are learning that lesson as well in today’s Gospel.
Reflection for Saturday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time – July 30, 2022
Today’s Scripture readings remind us we are called to listen to and speak and live God’s word in our world, when it is comfortable and when it is uncomfortable. This is not a call to arrogance, but to humility.
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